MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN TA; STAPLER, SURGICAL

Model Number	TA9048S
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanics Altered (2984)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a low anterior resection (lar), involving the ta9048s ta 90-4.8 reloadable stapler, there were firing issues, and the staples did not deploy.The issue was resolved by replacing the device with another open stapler.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3.Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the instrument, loaded with a 4.8mm single use loading unit (sulu), had most staples partially advanced in the cartridge and in an unformed, unusable condition.The pusher slots without partially advanced staples were empty.Additionally, the identifying witness mark from the automatic firing fixture was present on the instrument handle.It was reported that the staples did not deploy.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when the firing stroke is not completed during application.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: to fire the instrument, squeeze the handle a second time until it reaches a solid stop and it locks in the back position.If the ins trument handle is partially squeezed during firing then released, bleeding may occur as the instrument was not fully fired.The black release button may be used to open the instrument at any time during approximation.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: d3, additional info: g3 medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: TA
• Common Device Name: STAPLER, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; sabanetas industrial park; ponce,pr CT 00716 4401
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; sabanetas industrial park; ponce,pr CT 00716 4401
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21354417
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-00680
• Device Sequence Number: 13031435
• Product Code: GAG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521043275
• UDI-Public: 10884521043275
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231491
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/15/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: TA9048S
• Device Catalogue Number: TA9048S
• Device Lot Number: P3C0419
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/01/2025; 01/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/11/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/10/2025; 01/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown